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[Yasser76]

HAL produced the last Su30MKI in around 2021 I think, it was already obsolete by the time the last one rolled off the line.

Yes, literally obsolete as it rolled off the line. They were even producing Jaguars back then too...

 

[Yasser76]

I never understand your point.

Are you saying - india doesnt have ,money to buy the jet or that france will not sell the jets to infia?

You not being able to understand what is going on in Indian defence procurement is obvious, me educating you on it is not a obligation...

 

[harpy1]

30-32 now left in Airforce.

Only in Pakistan history books
Globally it says 36 claiming 4-6 Rafales is biggest joke going

 

[TopGun786]

Only in Pakistan history books
Globally it says 36

Globally?
Globally everybody knows how multiple IAF Rafales were scattered in different Indian fields in fateful month of May 2025.
Even many sane people in India admit that.
Only bakhts don't admit that and that is not called "globally". Ironically there are hardcore bakhts also who admit that a few Rafales were downed, but that happened because of "lose screws"

 

[peacemaker99]

He is claiming india won't buy the Rafale as France won't do tech transfer

How is that a bad thing? Most of what we want we got, i believe the only bone of contention is that they want money for integrating our weapon systems and were asking them to stuff themselves. Theyre trying to keep some revenue and were trying to save some money. Kinda expectec but its a small part of the whole deal.

 

[peacemaker99]

Only in Pakistan history books
Globally it says 36 claiming 4-6 Rafales is biggest joke going

I believe IAF contracted 35 rafale to be upgraded from mark 4 to mark 5 standard as a part of the 114 rafale deal. So that officially makes it one lost- probably in op sindoor.

Congrats to PAF you shot down one aeroplane. Even a broken clock is right twice.

 

[peacemaker99]

Yes, literally obsolete as it rolled off the line. They were even producing Jaguars back then too...

F16 is like 45 years old

 

[TopGun786]

F16 is like 45 years old

Yes but it still is a lot deadly than any other jet in IAF, except perhaps Rafale.

 

[peacemaker99]

Yes but it still is a lot deadly than any other jet in IAF, except perhaps Rafale.

This is a rare single frame video of both f16 and su 30 in japan. F16 starts landing at min 7 and su 30 at min 10.

You dont even need specs to know which one is air dominance fighter. Even americans never designed f16 for air dominance, they were just companion jets for f15. PAF has it because its cheaper to own snd operate than f15.

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[Yasser76]

F16 is like 45 years old

Your ignorance is showing again, unsure if it is deliberate or you just are unaware.

Let me spell it out for you.

PAF's 40-45 year old F-16s have gone through a programe that has returned airframe life to zero and heavily upgraded its radar, avionics and wespons.

SU-30 has not had this.

SU-30 as an "air dominance fighter" in South Asia is a joke. "AMRAAM Dodger"patches and one shot down SU-30 are more of a testament to it's abilities then any of your posts or youtube videos unfortuantely....

 

[Yasser76]

I believe IAF contracted 35 rafale to be upgraded from mark 4 to mark 5 standard as a part of the 114 rafale deal. So that officially makes it one lost- probably in op sindoor.

Congrats to PAF you shot down one aeroplane. Even a broken clock is right twice.

4-8 seems to be the number global accepted, I can understand you refusing tio accept this though

 

[peacemaker99]

4-8 seems to be the number global accepted, I can understand you refusing tio accept this though

What 'globally accepted'. Uiu cooked itbip and started peddling it. And for everything theres sn exvusem you give out plane numbers, they are seen flying. IAF sends 35 jets for upgrade, you gave an exvuse for that. Airbases get bombed, not a single plane lodt.

PAF is at best a medium level force with medium level capahilities. When outplayed by its massively superior adversary it has asuperpower of dreaming up non existant victories.

 

[peacemaker99]

Your ignorance is showing again, unsure if it is deliberate or you just are unaware.

Let me spell it out for you.

PAF's 40-45 year old F-16s have gone through a programe that has returned airframe life to zero and heavily upgraded its radar, avionics and wespons.

SU-30 has not had this.

SU-30 as an "air dominance fighter" in South Asia is a joke. "AMRAAM Dodger"patches and one shot down SU-30 are more of a testament to it's abilities then any of your posts or youtube videos unfortuantely....

Yeah one mire karishmayi reaso.n wny PAF oh how outsmarted everyone. Your planes are 1,/3 rd the cost but perfotm 6 timez better. Biggest airwar in history, dozens of indian missiles fired not one hit PAF jet. 45 year old f 16 will be compatable to f22.n

Guess what buddy, when something is too good 6o be true, it is.

 

[Yasser76]

What 'globally accepted'. Uiu cooked itbip and started peddling it. And for everything theres sn exvusem you give out plane numbers, they are seen flying. IAF sends 35 jets for upgrade, you gave an exvuse for that. Airbases get bombed, not a single plane lodt.

PAF is at best a medium level force with medium level capahilities. When outplayed by its massively superior adversary it has asuperpower of dreaming up non existant victories.

It has been debated so many times, you can have an opinion, you cannot change reality.

"Medium level force" beat IAF and now patrolling Saudi skies. Happy we are "medium level"...

 

[Yasser76]

Yeah one mire karishmayi reaso.n wny PAF oh how outsmarted everyone. Your planes are 1,/3 rd the cost but perfotm 6 timez better. Biggest airwar in history, dozens of indian missiles fired not one hit PAF jet. 45 year old f 16 will be compatable to f22.n

Guess what buddy, when something is too good 6o be true, it is.

Not making any sense here.